Full job description Job Number: FAC490
Work Type: Lecturer
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Applied Health
Job Title Health and Human Performance (Public Health), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Department Health and Human Performance
University Expectation MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function The Department of Health and Human Performance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#118410) at the rank of lecturer in public health. This is a one-year temporary appointment with a possible annual renewal for up to three years. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2024.
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate excellent organizational skills, proficiency in tracking and reporting data over time, and ability to maintain accurate records. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality instruction in public health. Courses may include Survey of Human Diseases (undergraduate), Methods of Communication in Marketing in Health Education (undergraduate), Service Learning (undergraduate), Health Promotion (graduate), Theory in Health Behavior (graduate), Biostatistics (undergraduate), and Health and Wellness (undergraduate).
Required Education A master's in public health or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables Applicants with a terminal degree in a health-related field (PhD, DrPH, or EdD), research or grant experience, certification as a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) or in Public Health (CPH), and those with prior experience in higher education teaching will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Special Instruction to Applicants For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at . If you have position-specific questions, please contact Kahler Stone at .
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty 13 paid University holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents Click here for additional information.
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at .
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call or email .
Application Review Date: 05/28/2024
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